Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

Chapter 126 Weren't you very calm just now, recover?
In the early morning, when the sky was just bright and foggy.

The two of them led the cavalry to the side of the pass that Jia Xu had mentioned, and when they went in from the small path, they could see the bamboo forest path.

A lake can be seen in the distance, and the lake is mostly covered with morning fog. It is not spring yet, so the morning air is relatively cold. Xu Zhen and Zhao Yun looked at each other.

I feel a lot more energetic, and even feel fresher than sleeping.

"If you can sleep in a place like this, it's really good."

"Ha ha!"

Xu Zhen nodded in agreement. The two got off their horses and walked slowly into the path. The bamboo forests on both sides were like a sea. Walking deep into it, after walking dozens of steps, you can see houses in the bamboo forest in the distance.

There is even a thatched hut by the lake, and after walking for a short distance, I saw an old man in plain clothes coming out of the door, scooping water in the water tank.

Xu Zhen and Zhao Yun immediately looked at each other, and the two could go forward.

"Old man, do you dare to ask if there is anyone who is good at music in this place? That is when the sound of the guqin was heard during the march before, and then it was destroyed by an ugly man?"

Xu Zhen said with a smile.

The old man's face immediately turned serious, but he took a few steps back vigilantly, with one hand shaking with anger.

"Then, that guqin is an ancient relic from the Shangzhou period. It is said that it was used by the sages! Alas! Alas!"

"I, my beloved daughter just practice piano as usual, why should I suffer from such a disaster!"

"You...you don't want to blame us, Shengdou, for this, do you?!"

The old man seemed to be in a deep shadow, his face was flushed, he wanted to say a lot but he didn't dare to say it, so he could only forcefully increase the volume, as if he was scolding, but his voice was actually very low.

And it keeps going backwards.

Xu Zhen waved his hand immediately, "No, no, I'm here to apologize."

"That reckless man, I have already severely punished him. He destroyed the rhythm of nature so much that he was not as good as a cow! I heard from another counselor under his command that the sound of the piano at that time was extremely melodious, ethereal and melodious, so I know There must be celebrities living in seclusion here."

"No no!"

The old man immediately closed his eyes and shook his head, sighing: "I'm afraid the general came by mistake."

"There are no famous people living in seclusion here, only old people and beloved daughters, and many brave and strong men who are good at farming."

"If the general is looking for someone to play the piano, it is my beloved daughter. I am afraid there is no hermit the general wants."

The old man seemed very impatient, but he didn't dare to speak to Xu Zhen, so he could only speak directly.

There are no scholars in this forest, nor are there any high-ranking hermits.

Disappoint Xu Zhen first, then drive him away.

Xu Zhen's face brightened, and he said immediately: "That's great."

"what?"

too what? !What's up? !

The old man froze for a moment.

Zhao Yun also looked at Xu Zhen with some doubts.

Junhou is not only benevolent, but also has a good attitude.

Can you still enjoy the journey without finding a talented person?
Xu Zhen immediately raised his hand and said, "It's okay, I'll go see Ling Ai, come, the old man will lead the way."

The old man looked at his shoulder, Xu Zhen was clasping one hand, and opened the other hand in a "please" gesture. At this moment, he even felt that he was a guest.

Where did this come from, you brat, shame on you.

The two entered the house, and Xu Zhen signaled Zhao Yun to stay outside.

Then I sat with the old man in the main hall of the house and had a conversation.

At this moment, Xu Zhen heard something moving in one of the inner rooms, as if someone was approaching on tiptoe to eavesdrop, but Xu Zhen didn't point it out, after all, there was nothing wrong with the girl being a little mischievous and curious.

On the contrary, it seems to escape.

"Old man, dare to ask your name?"

"Old Qiao Xuan, but it has nothing to do with Taiwei Qiao Xuan!"

The half-white bearded and haired Qiao Xuan immediately explained that although it was normal, no one would contact the two because the Taiwei Qiao Xuan had passed away in the sixth year of Guanghe.

"Who is the general? Can you tell the old man?"

Qiao Xuan twisted his beard and looked at him. He had never seen such a young general in Lujiang.

From his point of view, Xu Zhen not only has a strange appearance, but also has a refined temperament.

His appearance is peculiar because it not only has a sense of elegance, but also the elegance of a literati and a scholar, but also has the chill of an army.

Such a face, red lips, white teeth, thick eyebrows and big eyes, can be called handsome and handsome.

"I'm Xu Zhen."

"Oh," Qiao Xuan gasped, cupped his hands immediately, and said calmly, "It turns out that your Excellency is Qingting Hou Xu Zhen."

"Going thousands of miles south into the Lujiang River, and doing it for the people of the Lujiang River, is admirable!"

His words were calm, and he didn't feel a little admiration when hearing this name like ordinary people.

It seems that he does not look up at all.

Xu Zhen was also taken aback, and said, "Mr. Qiao has heard of Xu?"

"It's more than just hearing that the common people have been exiled recently, who doesn't praise Xu Junhou, even if it's an old man, I live in seclusion here, and I've heard people say it countless times just yesterday."

"The people in the vicinity cultivate the fields, and they all receive the favor of the lord."

Xu Zhen smacked her lips, not understanding.

Then why don't you get up and meet me later?
"It's just that the reputation of a monarch is probably far better than that of the Cao family in Lujiang."

"Cao Zixiu, the eldest son of the Cao family, followed, and Yuan Shu still has hundreds of thousands of troops in Huainan. Lujiang River fell into the hands of the lord, and it may be difficult to save it."

"But the heart of a king, the old man really admires."

"I am afraid that only Liu Jingsheng and Sun Bofu can keep this place."

Qiao Xuan took a few steps away with his hands behind his back, turned his head and showed Xu Zhen a very worried expression, and then said: "If you say this, I'm afraid it will displease you."

"It's okay, I'm happy."

Xu Zhen nodded, reassuring him.

But the expression on his face became quite serious.

Seeing him like this, Qiao Xuan continued to say, although he was worried, "First, Liu Biao is the hero of Jingzhou and has always been famous."

"The two generals, Sun Bofu, were originally Yuan Shu's subordinates, but they can protect Lujiang, and Yuan Shu will not really turn against them."

"But the Junhou and Yuan Shu have never had a relationship, and the Junhou has never been powerful in the military, how can he subdue Yuan Shu's army?!"

Xu Zhen blinked, "I fought the battle of Kuangting back then."

Qiao Xuan was stunned for a moment, "Oh, oh... the battle of Kuangting was fought by the lord?"

"Yes."

Xu Zhen answered frankly.

Qiao Xuan walked several steps in the room, turning back and forth, frowning in thought, and looking up at Xu Zhen from time to time, seeing his humbly asking for advice, his old face would turn red.

After walking a few more steps, he raised his head and asked, "Is that... the one who chased Yuan Shu for eight hundred miles and drove him out of the Fengqiu and Kuangting battles in Yanzhou?"

"That's right, the strategy was offered by me, and I pursued it with General Cao Chun."

"Oh... so it's Junhou..."

Qiao Xuan received such a detailed answer from Xu Zhen, and even learned about the details of the war that year.

For a while, he walked a few steps in silence, and then, as if he still had some disbelief, he raised his head and asked, "Did Jun Hou... Serve in the army at that time?"

"At that time, he was the captain of Diannong, in Juancheng," Xu Zhen said sincerely, "but within a year, he became the captain of Diannong, and later became Zhijinwu."

"Oh!? Zhijinwu!"

Qiao Xuan was a little stunned immediately, and even looked a little confused.

Is it so easy to be an official now? !
Back then, I spent my whole family’s wealth and looked for teachers and friends for many years, but it was only eight hundred stones away, and not long after that, I resigned from office and retired, and took my daughter to escape the war...

Why is this, Xu Junhou, being promoted to a position is as easy as eating and drinking.

"Then, Junhou's current soldiers and horses..."

"Well, it's the soldiers and horses I have been leading. Now I have recruited more than 2 soldiers in a few months, and with the Lujiang Neixiang Yong, there are more than [-]."

"two……"

Qiao Xuan immediately looked at Xu Zhen carefully again, and immediately said with deep emotion, "Your Majesty, you are truly a hero in the world! You have already made such achievements at such a young age! It turns out that the reason why the refugees admire you so much is because of your sincerity! "

"The king is for the people of the world, and he does it with all his heart! He is also the public of the world!"

"Old man, on behalf of the people of Lujiang, I would like to thank you, Junhou! It is a blessing in my heart that Junhou can come to my humble house to see you today!"

Speaking of this, Qiao Xuan continued to worship emotionally, his face was moved, his eyes seemed to be filled with tears, and even his shoulders were trembling.

Xu Zhen breathed a sigh of relief.

This attitude is just right.

He immediately stepped forward to help him up, and immediately said: "Old man, I still like your indifferent and elegant appearance just now, can you restore it?"

Qiao Xuan blushed, coughed softly twice, immediately stood up straight again, gradually regained his composure, straightened his chest again, tried to calm himself down, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, why are you here this time? "

Xu Zhen said: "The main purpose is to listen to the natural song that was destroyed by that ugly and rude man at that time."

"Oh!? Junhou is also a person who likes rhythm?"

Qiao Xuan held Xu Zhen's hand tightly with excitement and anticipation.

"Not bad! I like the rhythm the most!! I came here to listen to the music and take a look at the person playing the music."

"That's right! That reckless man that day was really too vulgar and vulgar! It's really degrading! This old man has two daughters, both of whom are excellent at playing the piano. The reason for the popping is close to nature, coupled with soft finger force, only then can there be an ethereal sound!"

"That vulgar person must be punished. Since the prince knows the rhythm, he will understand how precious a piano is, just like a life!"

"Not bad! It should be punished."

Xu Zhen gritted his teeth fiercely.

"Dare to ask that reckless man, did he come to plead guilty today?"

"Oh, no, he still wants to lead troops."

"Ah?!" Qiao Xuan narrowed his pupils and frowned, feeling that the matter was not simple, "Who is that reckless man?"

"Zhongwu Hou Dianwei is the one who hits a few hundred in Wancheng."

"Oh, oh... Junhou, let's listen to the music, the little girl is really good at playing the piano."

At this time, Xu Zhen heard rustling laughter from the inner room, which made Qiao Xuan's face even more embarrassed.

In fact, Xu Zhen also understands that those who are up for grabs are not only counselors, such as Qiao Xuan, who betrothed the second Qiao Xu to Sun Ce and Zhou Yu, becoming their legal wives, and he will also be a noble Qiao Guolao in the future.

This investment is much faster than the gentry defecting.

……

Xu Zhen listened for half an hour, and sure enough, she was by the calm lake, and when she heard this ethereal sound again, her mood calmed down a little.

Feeling, clear heart, clear ears and eyesight.

At this time, the song was over, Xu Zhen slapped his thigh and got up, and immediately smiled to the room: "The piano skills of the two girls make me feel at peace."

"Oh, it's a pity that you can't hear it day and night."

"It's a pity."

When Xu Zhen said this, she kept looking at Qiao Xuan.

Qiao Xuan also understood what he meant, so he just pretended to be stupid, and said with a dull look: "Why? Could it be that Junhou will leave Lujiang in the future?"

Xu Zhen smiled openly and said, "Oh, that won't be."

"Tomorrow, I will play the emperor, and ask him to appoint me as the prefect of Lujiang."

"It's not about locals..."

"Oh, in troubled times, I can't control so much."

"Then why do you say—" Qiao Xuan's lips were slightly bitter, and he suddenly understood Xu Zhen's meaning, so he asked tentatively: "Then, if I betroth the second daughter to the lord, will I be able to have peace day and night? gone?"

"Of course you can..." Xu Zhen was overjoyed, but soon sat down again, and said with emotion: "I am an upright person, and I am the most open-minded. Blackmailing Mr. Qiao is not something a gentleman would do, alas, that's all!"

Xu Zhen immediately slapped her legs and got up, preparing to leave with great regret.

Qiao Xuan pulled him back and said with a quick smile: "When I see a gentleman today, I know that he is a man of great success, who will be famous in history in the future, just like a great Confucian living in the world."

"It's their honor that the two daughters are accepted by the princes."

"Nowadays when you are displaced in troubled times, you will have no worries if you have a husband and son-in-law like a king and lord."

"The old man just wants to see his daughter entrusted to him for life, but it is their honor to live in troubled times, with unparalleled character and gentle personality."

I marry a girl! !

Can't I marry you? !If I were a woman, I would marry Xu Bowen together with me!
You are not only handsome, but also extremely accomplished!And it sounds nice!
You didn't push me!It's all voluntary!
Qiao Xuan was extremely bitter in his heart, but he remained calm on the surface.

But in fact, after thinking about it, if Xu Bowen can accept his daughter, he should have a good life in the future. He already has such a status now, and he is only favored by Cao Cao.

Now it can be regarded as a place in Lujiang, far away from the disputes in the north, if it can gain a foothold in Yangzhou, there will be a way out in the future.

"Oh?!" Xu Zhen's face brightened, "Okay, okay! Then I will come to propose marriage in a few days."

"Thank you, Junhou! Junhou protects the people of my Lujiang River. I, Qiao, marry the Junhou with my beloved daughter. In the future, it will be a good story about a hero and beauty in Lujiang!"

"Good story, good story! Hahaha!!"

Xu Zhen laughed and went out, full of pride, turned around and bowed deeply to Qiao Xuan, and cupped their hands at the same time.

"Then it's settled."

"One word!"

Qiao Xuan also bowed his hands and agreed.

Inside the room, two women who hadn't dressed in long skirts immediately glanced at each other.

One of them is plump and gentle, the other is thin and slim, both of them are extremely beautiful.

The two had secretly watched Xu Zhen for a long time.

After hearing this, I was relieved.

The younger sister sneaked into her elder sister's ear and whispered something, which made her blush and immediately pinched her.

Then whispered softly in the room and wrestled onto the bed.

……

At this time, Xu Zhen came out of the bamboo house courtyard.

Seeing that his face was full of joy, Zhao Yun immediately showed a bright smile, clasped his fists and asked, "Your Majesty! But you have found a celebrity!"

"Yes Yes."

Xu Zhen nodded cheerfully, stepped out with Zhao Yun, got on his horse and returned.

(End of this chapter)